Santa Ana public meetings in 2025

Youth Commission - Regular Meeting

The Youth Commission will consider two consent calendar items—approval of the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes and approval of excused absences. It will receive staff reports from the Santa Ana Zoo and the Santa Ana Public Library. The commission will also hold a discussion on future Youth Commission planning as requested by Vice‑Chairperson Benitez.

• Approve minutes from the Regular Meeting of November 17, 2025
• Approve excused absences
• Santa Ana Zoo staff report (informational)
• Santa Ana Public Library staff report (informational)
• Future Youth Commission planning discussion – Vice Chairperson Benitez

Regular Police Oversight Commission Meeting

The Police Oversight Commission will receive a presentation on recommended revisions to the Santa Ana Police Department’s U‑Visa Certification Procedure (No. 4130) and vote to forward the changes to the City Manager. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar actions to excuse absences and approve the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approve excused absences for absent commission members (Consent Calendar Item 1)
• Approve minutes from the Regular Meeting of November 13, 2025 (Consent Calendar Item 2)
• Receive presentation and approve recommended changes to SAPD Procedure 4130 U‑Visa Certification (Business Calendar Item 3)
• Staff presentation on AB 847 and POC complaint process (Staff Presentation Item 4)

The Police Oversight Commission approved the Consent Calendar items, excusing absent members and adopting the November meeting minutes. The commission also approved the recommended action to adopt revised SAPD Procedure 4130 for U‑Visa certification, directing it to the City Manager for administrative change. Both motions passed unanimously among members present.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 1 & 2 (4-0-0-3)
• Excused absences for absent commissioners (4-0-0-3)
• Approved recommendation to adopt SAPD Procedure 4130 U‑Visa changes (5-0-0-2)

CANCELED - WDB Youth Council Committee - Due to lack of quorum

The Santa Ana Workforce Development Board Youth Council Committee meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025 was canceled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were acted upon. The agenda had listed routine consent‑calendar items (excused absences and approval of August 14, 2025 minutes) and program operator reports (YSPN, Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes, StandUp For Kids). The next meeting is set for February 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

• Consent calendar: Excuse absent committee member(s)
• Consent calendar: Approve minutes of the August 14, 2025 meeting
• Program operator report: YSPN
• Program operator report: Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center
• Program operator report: Working Wardrobes and StandUp For Kids

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Ana Planning Commission will consider three items: approving a modification to a self-storage facility permit, approving permits for a new church, and approving permits for a shopping center redevelopment with a 24-hour convenience store.

• Approve modification to self-storage facility at 212-280 N. Sullivan and 2602 W. Fifth Streets
• Approve Conditional Use Permit for new church at 1441 E. Seventeenth Street
• Approve Conditional Use Permit for 7-Eleven and service station at 2745 W. McFadden Avenue
• Approve variance to reduce setbacks for church and shopping center projects
• Approve variance to reduce setbacks for shopping center redevelopment

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission - Special Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will consider a consent calendar item to approve excused absences for members. It will hear staff reports from the Public Works Agency Park Services and the commission’s own staff. An informational item will present the naming of the park at 10 & Flower St. Presentations will recognize Employees of the Month and Volunteers of the Quarter.

• Approve Excused Absences (consent calendar)
• Public Works Agency Park Services Staff Report (informational)
• 10 & Flower St. Park Naming (informational)
• Parks, Recreation and Community Services Staff Report (informational)
• Employees of the Month and Volunteers of the Quarter presentations

The commission voted to approve the staff recommendation for excused absences, with the motion carried 7‑0‑0‑2. No other actions were voted on. The meeting included presentations, public comments, and announcements about park events and upcoming projects.

• Approved excused absences (vote 7-0-0-2)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Santa Ana City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes budget updates, appropriation adjustments, and contract approvals. Items include a $1.2 million non‑General Fund appropriation adjustment, an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras program, and a purchase‑order contract up to $500,000 for electrical equipment at the John Garthe Water Pump Station. The council will also receive and file quarterly reports on contracts and investments, and approve the FY 26‑27 budget calendar and community‑engagement plan.

• Approve $1.2 million non‑General Fund appropriation adjustments (requires five affirmative votes)
• Approve an additional $150,000 for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras program and award a purchase‑order contract to PrePaid USA (up to $150,000)
• Award a purchase‑order contract to B&K Electric Wholesale for electrical equipment for the John Garthe Water Pump Station (up to $500,000, two‑year term)
• Receive and file quarterly report of contracts (up to $50,000 for non‑public works, up to $500,000 for public works) for July‑September 2025
• Receive and file quarterly report of investments as of September 30 2025

Arts and Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts and Culture Commission will hold a work study session featuring presentations from Investing in the Artist Grant 2024-2025 grantees. The meeting also includes a consent calendar for excused absences.

• Investing in the Artist Grant 2024-2025 grantee presentations

Personnel Board - Special Meeting

The Personnel Board will meet to conduct a closed-session pre-hearing conference regarding public employee discipline. The board will also discuss scheduling for two other personnel cases.

• Closed session pre-hearing conference for Case No. 2022-02
• Scheduling discussion for Case No. 2023-01
• Scheduling discussion for Case No. 2024-01

The Personnel Board decided that Cases 2023‑01 and 2024‑01 will be heard in separate hearings. It scheduled a pre‑hearing conference for Case 2023‑01 on January 8, 2026. The City retained the right to request an extension for discovery. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Cases 2023‑01 and 2024‑01 will be heard separately (board decision)
• Pre‑hearing conference for Case 2023‑01 scheduled for Jan 8 2026
• Excused absence recorded for Board Member Berenice Ballinas

CANCELED - Workforce Development Board

The November 20, 2025, regular meeting of the Workforce Development Board was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

Community Development Commission - Special Meeting

The Community Development Commission will receive and file nonprofit Community Development Block Grant applications for fiscal years 2026–28. The body is also expected to appoint at least three commissioners to an ad hoc committee to review and recommend funding for these applications.

• Nonprofit Community Development Block Grant Application for Fiscal Years 2026–28

Youth Commission - Regular Meeting

The Youth Commission will vote to approve the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes and excuse any member absences. It will also consider and likely adopt a revised schedule and locations for the 2026 Youth Commission meetings. Staff reports from Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Public Works will be presented, and the Vice‑Chair will lead a discussion on future commission planning.

• Approve minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting
• Approve excused absences for commission members
• Approve revised 2026 Youth Commission meeting schedule and locations
• Parks, Recreation and Community Services staff report (informational)
• Public Works Agency Parks Services staff report (informational)

The commission voted 5‑0‑0‑0 to approve the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes, to excuse listed absences, and to adopt the revised 2026 Youth Commission meeting schedule and locations. No public comments were received. The next regular meeting is set for December 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0-0)
• Approved excused absences (5-0-0-0)
• Approved revised 2026 Youth Commission meeting schedule and locations (5-0-0-0)

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will receive presentations on two Santa Ana Police Department policies. Members will also discuss adding a future agenda item regarding public legal rights during police encounters.

• Presentation on SAPD Policy 413: Immigration Violations
• Presentation on SAPD Policy 429: First Amendment Assemblies
• Discussion on future agenda item regarding public legal rights and requirements during police encounters

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will consider a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2025‑22 for SOCO Harbor Inc. to operate Cristo Rey Orange County High School in two existing buildings at 3601 and 3611 South Harbor Boulevard. The project is exempt from further CEQA review under Class 32 and Class 1 guidelines. If adopted, the action becomes effective after a ten‑day appeal period unless the City Council holds a hearing.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2025‑22 for professional school use at 3601 S. Harbor Blvd., Unit 200 and 3611 S. Harbor Blvd. (APN 414‑261‑07)
• Resolution No. 2025‑XX to adopt the conditional use permit with conditions
• CEQA categorical exemptions filed as ER No. 2025‑37

Historic Resource Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Resources Commission will consider a preservation agreement for a property on North French Street and approve nominations for historic preservation awards. The body will also hold a work study session to discuss updates to Chapter 30 regarding demolition by neglect and real estate disclosures.

• Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) for 1218 North French Street
• Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for 2025 City of Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards
• Work study session on Chapter 30 updates regarding damage/demolition by neglect

Regular City Council and Housing Authority Meeting

The Santa Ana City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes excusing absences, appointing members to the Community Development Commission, Rental Housing Board, and Personnel Board, and approving the 2026 meeting calendar with several cancellations. The Council will also vote on an appropriation adjustment moving $25,000,000 of prior‑year water fund balance and adding $2,400,000, $2,430,000, $6,000,000, $3,110,000 and $600,000 to specific water‑related capital improvement projects. Closed‑session items will address ongoing litigation and labor negotiations, but no decisions on those matters will be made in open session.

• Approve consent calendar items 2‑9, including excused absences and appointments
• Appoint Jackeline Jimenez to the Community Development Commission (Ward 1)
• Appoint Karen Rodriguez to the Rental Housing Board (tenant representative)
• Approve appropriation adjustment of $25,000,000 and add $14,540,000 to water‑related capital projects
• Award purchase order contract to All American Asphalt for asphalt pothole repair services

The City Council approved the consent calendar items, appointing new members to several boards and adjusting the 2026 meeting schedule. It adopted a $25 million appropriation adjustment and added $13.5 million for multiple water‑related improvement projects. Additional contracts and agreements for public works, traffic safety, and research services were also authorized.

• Approved consent calendar items 2‑20 (7‑0 vote)
• Appointed Jackeline Jimenez as Ward 1 representative to the Community Development Commission
• Appointed Karen Rodriguez as tenant representative to the Rental Housing Board
• Appointed Joseph Acevedo as Ward 5 representative to the Personnel Board
• Approved 2026 City Council meeting calendar and cancelled meetings on Jan 6, Aug 18, and Nov 3 (7‑0 vote)
• Approved $25 million water fund adjustment and $13.5 million for water improvement projects
• Awarded All American Asphalt purchase order for pothole repair services up to $7,750,000
• Authorized $702,000 State traffic safety grant for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a modification to a Conditional Use Permit. The proposal involves constructing a new two-story, 4,846-square-foot classroom building for a private school on an existing church campus.

• Modification of Conditional Use Permit No. 1982-18 for 5311 West McFadden Avenue
• Proposed 4,846-square-foot two-story classroom building for Ari Guiragos Minassian School
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2025

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will approve the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting and any excused absences. It will also vote to adopt the proposed 2026 commission meeting schedule and locations. Informational reports on the Bristol Recreation Corridor, the Santa Ana Public Library, and the Santa Ana Zoo will be presented.

• Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 25, 2025
• Approve excused absences
• Approve proposed 2026 Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission meeting schedule and locations
• Information: Bristol Recreation Corridor
• Information: Santa Ana Public Library staff report

The commission appointed Commissioner Jogwe as interim chair for the meeting in Chair Herrera’s absence. They approved a special presentation honoring retiring Park & Landscape Design Manager Suzi Furjanic. The consent calendar items—approval of the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes and excused absences—were approved unanimously. The commission approved the 2026 meeting schedule, changing the May 28 meeting to Salgado Recreation Center and the August 27 meeting to Roosevelt‑Walker Community Center.

• Appointed Commissioner Jogwe as Interim Chair (7-0-0-2)
• Approved special presentation honoring Suzi Furjanic (8-0-0-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar Item 1: September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0-0-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar Item 2: Excused absences (8-0-0-1)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule with location changes for May 28 and August 27 (8-0-0-1)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Santa Ana City Council will hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation and labor negotiations before reconvening for a regular meeting. The council will then consider approving a consent calendar of routine items, including the reappointment of commission members, the approval of a sewer management plan, and the awarding of contracts for furniture and medical services.

• Reappoint members to Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
• Approve Sewer System Management Plan 2025 Update
• Award contract for furniture installation services (up to $238,715)
• Authorize MOU with Garden Grove and Fountain Valley for cultural tourism
• Authorize agreement to sponsor DTSA First Saturday ArtWalk (up to $450,000)

Youth Commission - Regular Meeting

The Youth Commission will vote on three consent calendar items: approving minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting, approving excused absences, and approving the proposed 2026 Youth Commission schedule and meeting locations. The meeting also includes informational staff reports from the Santa Ana Public Library and the Santa Ana Zoo. Public comments are accepted in person and via Zoom, with translation services available.

• Approve minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 18, 2025
• Approve excused absences
• Approve proposed 2026 Youth Commission schedule and locations
• Santa Ana Public Library staff report (informational)
• Santa Ana Zoo staff report (informational)

The commission approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting and excused absences, with a 5‑0‑0‑0 vote. It also approved the 2026 Youth Commission meeting schedule and locations, also by a 5‑0‑0‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from August 18, 2025 (5-0-0-0)
• Approved excused absences (5-0-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Youth Commission meeting schedule and locations (5-0-0-0)

Arts and Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts and Culture Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. The body will also review proposed criteria for a new Artist Grant Request for Proposals.

• Approve regular meeting minutes of August 21, 2025
• Review Artist Grant 2024-2025 grantee presentations
• Discuss Fiscal Year 2025-2026 funding priorities
• Discuss proposed criteria for Artist Grant RFP

Rental Housing Board - CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM

The Rental Housing Board’s regular meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025 was canceled because a quorum was not present. As a result, none of the agenda items were acted upon. The agenda had included approval of June 18, 2025 minutes, approval of the 2026 meeting schedule, and two fair‑return petition hearings for mobile‑home parks at 329 S. Harbor Blvd. (100 spaces) and 5002 W. McFadden Ave. (81 spaces).

• Approve regular meeting minutes of June 18, 2025
• Approve the meeting schedule for calendar year 2026
• De Novo appeal hearing on fair return petition for 329 S. Harbor Blvd. (100 mobile home spaces)
• De Novo appeal hearing on fair return petition for 5002 W. McFadden Ave. (81 mobile home spaces)
• Discuss upcoming meeting dates for 2025

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Ana Planning Commission will consider approving two conditional use permits for a business at 113 E. Fourth Street to allow the sale of beer and wine and after-hours operations. The body will also review a tentative tract map for a thirty-unit townhome development at 501 S. Harbor Boulevard.

• Conditional Use Permit 2025-18 for beer and wine sales at 113 E. Fourth Street
• Conditional Use Permit 2025-19 for after-hours operations at 113 E. Fourth Street
• Tentative Tract Map 2025-07 for 30-unit townhomes at 501 S. Harbor Blvd.
• Approval of September 22, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Excused absences for commissioners

Regular Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will consider routine consent items, receive a presentation on Senate Bill 719 and the department’s Vehicle Pursuit and Response to Calls policies (Policies 307 & 308), and vote to approve revised commission bylaws. Public comments will be taken at the start of the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025.

• Excuse absent members (Consent Calendar)
• Approve minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 11, 2025
• Presentation on Senate Bill 719 and Police Department Policies 307 & 308
• Approve Police Oversight Commission Bylaws

Regular City Council and Housing Authority Meeting

The City Council and Housing Authority will meet to discuss city business, including labor negotiations and budget adjustments. The body is considering additional funding for library maintenance and the appointment of a new commission representative.

• Additional construction funding of $600,000 for the Newhope Library Renovation Project
• Appointment of Richard Santana to the Community Development Commission
• Naming the Police Athletic & Activity League (PAAL) Center at 2627 W. McFadden Avenue as the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
• Appropriation adjustments to carry over unspent funds from FY 2024-25 to FY 2025-26
• Closed session labor negotiations with SEIU-FT, SEIU-PTNCS, CASA, and the Police Management Association

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will approve the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting and approve excused absences. It will discuss and recommend a name for the 10 & Flower Street Park. The commission will also receive staff reports, a volunteer opportunity for a Kaboom! playground build at Sandpointe Park on October 11, and updates on the Bristol Recreation Corridor and a draft Public Art in Parks policy.

• Approve minutes of the regular meeting of August 28, 2025
• Approve excused absences
• Discuss and recommend naming of 10 & Flower Street Park
• Volunteer opportunity: Kaboom! Playground build at Sandpointe Park on Oct 11, 7:30 am–4:30 pm
• Review draft Public Art in Parks Policy

Historic Resources Commission - Special Meeting

The Historic Resources Commission will consider adding several properties to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The body will also review a request for exterior modifications to the A.L. Glines House.

• Mills Act agreement for 2520 North Valencia Street
• Historic designation request for 1412 North Louise Street
• Historic designation request for 2402 North Riverside Drive
• Historic designation request for 2556 North Valencia Street
• Exterior modification request for A.L. Glines House at 1804 North Greenleaf Street

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2025‑17, allowing Unsung Brewing Company to sell beer for on‑premises consumption under a Type‑23 license at 2590 South Redhill Avenue, Unit C. It will also adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2025‑03, permitting the subdivision of a five‑unit live‑work development at 922‑930 North Grand Avenue. Additionally, the commission will approve the minutes from September 8, 2025, and excuse absent commissioners.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2025‑17 – approve beer sales at 2590 S. Redhill Ave, Unit C
• Tentative Tract Map No. 2025‑03 – approve subdivision of five‑unit live‑work at 922‑930 N. Grand Ave
• Approve minutes from September 8, 2025
• Excuse absent commissioners

Personnel Board - Special Meeting

The Personnel Board will meet to discuss the scheduling for Case 2022-02. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes from August 14 and August 18, 2025.

• Discussion of scheduling for Case 2022-02
• Approval of meeting minutes for August 14, 2025, and August 18, 2025

The board voted to approve excused absences for the absent member, Berenice Ballinas, with a 4‑0‑0‑1 vote. It also approved the minutes of the August 14 and August 18 Personnel Board meetings by the same vote count. No other actions were taken.

• Approved excused absences (4-0-0-1)
• Approved August 14 & August 18 meeting minutes (4-0-0-1)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation and potential legal action against Union Pacific. The body will also meet with labor negotiators for several employee organizations. The open session includes ceremonial proclamations and a consent calendar for routine approvals.

• Closed session regarding existing litigation: Jodi Thorn v City of Santa Ana, Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, Paloma Ortiz v. City of Santa Ana, In re: Purdue Pharma L.P., In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, and Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana
• Closed session regarding potential litigation against Union Pacific
• Labor negotiations with SEIU-FT and SEIU-PTNCS
• Labor negotiations with Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA) and Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
• Proclamations for Hunger Action Month and Service Club Organizations Month

The council voted to settle the Share Our Selves Corporation lawsuit for $550,000, with a 6‑1 vote (Councilmember Bacerra dissenting). It also approved settlements in the Paloma Ortiz case ($85,000) and opted into settlements for Purdue Pharma and the National Prescription Opiate Litigation, each by 6‑0 votes. Additionally, the council appointed Ruben Reyes to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee with a 6‑0‑0‑1 vote.

• Added Closed Session Item 1(G) – Newsom v. Trump – vote 4-0-0-3, motion passed
• Joined amicus brief in Newsom v. Trump – vote 6-0 (Hernandez absent), approved
• Settled Share Our Selves case for $550,000 – vote 6-1 (Bacerra dissenting), approved
• Settled Paloma Ortiz case for $85,000 – vote 6-0 (Hernandez absent), approved
• Opted into Purdue Pharma and National Prescription Opiate settlements – vote 6-0 (Hernandez absent), approved
• Waived attorney‑client privilege in Rita Ramirez case – vote 6-0 (Hernandez absent), approved
• Appointed Ruben Reyes as Ward 2 representative to Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee – vote 6-0-0-1, approved

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will consider two consent calendar items: excusing absent members and approving minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. A study session on the Police Oversight Commission Ordinance will also be held. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Excused Absences – recommended action to excuse absent members
• Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 14, 2025
• Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Work Study Session

The commission voted 7‑0 to approve Consent Calendar Item 1, excusing absent members, and Item 2, approving the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes. A study session was held to receive a presentation on the Police Oversight Commission ordinance, and the commission will provide input to staff for future City Council consideration.

• Approved Consent Calendar Item 1 (Excused Absences) – vote 7‑0
• Approved Consent Calendar Item 2 (August 14, 2025 minutes) – vote 7‑0
• Received presentation on Police Oversight Commission ordinance; will give input to staff

Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee - Regular Meeting

The Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee will meet to receive financial updates regarding Measure X revenues and expenditures. The body will also welcome a new member and review previous meeting minutes.

• Measure X Revenue Update
• Measure X Expenditure Update
• Introduction of new member Ruth Cosio-Muniz
• Review of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider renaming a public facility and review a monitoring report for a shopping center development agreement. The body will also vote on approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Proposed renaming of the Santa Ana Police Athletic and Activity League (PAAL) Center at 2627 W. McFadden Avenue to the Jose Vargas PAAL Center
• Receipt and filing of the 2025 Annual Monitoring Report for Development Agreement No. 2018-02 (MainPlace Shoppingtown, LLC at 2800 N. Main Street)

CANCELED - Personnel Board - Special Meeting

This meeting was canceled. The original agenda included a closed session regarding public employee discipline for Case No. 2022-04.

• Closed session: Public Employee Discipline Hearing Conference (Case No. 2022-04)

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will meet to discuss and recommend a name for the 10 & Flower St. Park. The body will also receive staff reports from the Santa Ana Zoo and Santa Ana Public Library.

• 10 & Flower St. Park Naming discussion
• Santa Ana Zoo Staff Report
• Santa Ana Public Library Staff Report

The commission approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes and excused absences by a 7‑0‑0‑2 vote. A motion to name the 10th & Flower St. Park "Freedom Park" failed with a 4‑3‑0‑2 vote. The item was then moved to the next meeting agenda, passing 7‑0‑0‑2.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0-0-2)
• Approved excused absences (7-0-0-2)
• Rejected Freedom Park name for 10th & Flower St. Park (4-3-0-2)
• Moved 10th & Flower St. Park naming to next meeting agenda (7-0-0-2)

Community Development Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Development Commission will consider routine consent items, including excusing absent members and approving July 23, 2025 minutes. It will appoint a commission member to the Historic Resources Commission for the 2025‑2026 term. A public hearing will recommend that the City Council authorize submission of the FY 2024‑25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

• Excuse absent Commission member(s) – consent calendar
• Approve regular meeting minutes of July 23, 2025 – consent calendar
• Appoint a CDC representative to the Historic Resources Commission for the 2025‑2026 term
• Public hearing to recommend City Council authorize submission of FY 2024‑25 HUD performance report

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Ana Planning Commission will meet to approve a resolution naming a park at 712 South Bristol Street 'Nuestro Park'. The meeting will also cover approval of prior meeting minutes and excused absences.

• Approve minutes from August 11, 2025
• Excuse absent commissioners
• Approve naming park 'Nuestro Park' at 712 S. Bristol St

Arts and Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts and Culture Commission will adopt routine consent items, including excusing absences and approving minutes from June 19 and July 17, 2025. It will then discuss the 2024‑2025 Artist Grant grantee presentations, set funding priorities for fiscal year 2025‑2026, and consider proposed criteria for the Artist Grant request for proposals.

• Excused absences (routine consent item)
• Approve minutes of June 19, 2025 (routine consent item)
• Approve minutes of July 17, 2025 (routine consent item)
• Investing in the Artist Grant 2024‑2025 – grantee presentations
• Discussion of funding priorities for fiscal year 2025‑2026

Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting

The City Council and Special Housing Authority will meet to discuss various administrative items and legal matters. The body is considering a new health services contract for the Police Department and the appointment of a representative to the Rental Housing Board.

• Agreement with O2X Human Performance, LLC for police on-site physical health and wellness services not to exceed $215,000
• Appointment of Oscar Rodriguez as an At-Large Representative to the Rental Housing Board
• Review of Annual Military Equipment Use Reports for 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25
• Quarterly Report of Contracts for Non-Public Works (up to $50,000) and Public Works (up to $500,000) from April 1 to June 30, 2025
• Closed session discussions regarding litigation including cases with Delfina Flores Robles, JBW Enterprise, LLC, and Kim McPeck

The council voted 6‑0 to settle the Delfina Flores Robles case for $150,000. It also voted 5‑0 to file a motion on the JBW Enterprise lawsuit and 6‑0 to initiate a potential censure process for personnel complaints against Councilmember Hernandez. Agenda Item 24 was withdrawn and Agenda Item 25 was moved out of order.

• Approved $150,000 settlement of Delfina Flores Robles v. City (6‑0)
• Filed motion on JBW Enterprise LLC case to assess law firm’s ability to sue (5‑0)
• Authorized potential censure process for personnel complaints against Councilmember Hernandez (6‑0)
• Public Hearing Agenda Item No. 24 withdrawn (owner paid outstanding amount)
• Moved Agenda Item No. 25 out of order (Mayor Amezcua motion)

Youth Commission - Regular Meeting

The Youth Commission will meet to review training and receive a presentation on zoning code updates. The body will also receive staff reports from the Santa Ana Zoo and Public Library.

• Zoning Code Update Presentation
• Youth Commission Training
• Santa Ana Zoo Staff Report
• Santa Ana Public Library Staff Report
• Approval of July 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission voted 5‑0‑0‑0 to approve the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes after revising the location to the Santa Ana Zoo. The same vote also approved the requested excused absences. No public comments were made and the meeting concluded at 6:54 p.m.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes with location revision (5-0-0-0)
• Approved excused absences (5-0-0-0)

Personnel Board - Special Meeting

The Personnel Board will consider excused absences on the consent calendar. The board will hold a closed‑session pre‑hearing conference for Case No. 2022‑04 involving public employee discipline, as authorized by California Government Code section 54957(b)(1). Public comments are allowed before the closed session, with each speaker limited to three minutes.

• Excused Absences (consent calendar)
• Closed session – Pre‑hearing conference for Case No. 2022‑04 (public employee discipline)

The board convened at 6:14 p.m., entered a closed session for a pre‑hearing conference on Case No. 2022‑04, and adjourned at 6:47 p.m. No approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were recorded.

Personnel Board - Regular Meeting

The Personnel Board will meet to hold elections for the positions of Board Chair and Board Vice Chair. The meeting also includes a review of previous meeting minutes.

• Elections for Board Vice Chair and Board Chair
• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes

The Personnel Board approved the minutes from its June 25, 2025 meeting. The Board then appointed David Crockett as Board Chair and Berenice Ballinas as Vice Chair, each by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approve June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appoint David Crockett as Board Chair (5-0)
• Appoint Berenice Ballinas as Vice Chair (5-0)

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will hold a study session to discuss the SAPD's U-Visa process and procedures. The body will hear from non-profit organizations and review proposed changes to SAPD Procedure No. 4130.

• Presentations from Orange County Rapid Response Network and Orange County Justice Fund regarding U-Visa processes
• Review of proposed changes to SAPD Procedure No. 4130
• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Police Oversight Commission voted 7-0 to approve the Consent Calendar items. Item 1 excused any absences and Item 2 approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved Consent Calendar Item 1 (Excused Absences) (7-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar Item 2 (July 10, 2025 minutes) (7-0)

WDB Youth Council Committee - Regular Meeting

The Workforce Development Board Youth Council Committee will approve minutes from the April 30 special meeting, excuse any absent members, and elect a Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson for the 2025‑2026 term. The committee will also hear program operator reports from YSPN and the Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, and presentations from new providers Working Wardrobes and StandUp For Kids.

• Excused Absences – recommend excusing absent committee members
• Approve Special Meeting Minutes from April 30, 2025
• Election of Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson for the 2025‑2026 Youth Council term
• Program Operator Reports: YSPN and Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center
• New Provider Presentations: Working Wardrobes and StandUp For Kids

Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission will discuss a revised standard procedure for managing speed on residential streets. The body will also receive informational updates on construction management and street materials.

• Recommendation for City Council to approve revised Standard Procedure for Managing Speed on Residential streets
• Informational item on Concrete and Asphalt Streets
• Informational item on Construction Management

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review a proposal to redevelop a 17.2-acre site into a mixed-use urban village. The commission will provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding zoning changes, a development agreement, and environmental impact certifications.

• Proposed mixed-use project at 1561 West Sunflower Avenue with 1,583 residential units, 80,000 sq ft of retail, and 300,000 sq ft of office space
• Amendment Application No. 2025-01 to establish The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan (SP-6)
• Development Agreement No. 2025-01 for the Village Specific Plan Project
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2025-06 to subdivide the project site into six lots
• 2025 Annual Monitoring Report for Development Agreement No. 2023-02 at 3600 S. Bristol Street

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will receive an Orange County Grand Jury report on short-term rental solutions. The body is also considering several service agreements, including on-call sanitation abatement and collection agency services.

• On-call trash, weed, rubbish, sanitation abatement, and board-up services contracts not to exceed $450,000
• Agreement with BC Services, Inc. for collection agency services
• Orange County Grand Jury investigative report on long-term solutions to short-term rentals
• Appointment of Adrian Anguiano to the Personnel Board
• Appointment of Victorino Bermejo to the Arts and Culture Commission and Dylan Almendral to the Historic Resources Commission

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Ana Planning Commission will vote on a Conditional Use Permit to expand an existing self‑storage facility at 1030 East Fourth Street, including changes to landscaped yard standards. It will also consider a Site Plan Review for a major residential addition at 730 South Van Ness Avenue. Consent calendar items include approval of the July 14, 2025 minutes and excusing absent commissioners.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2025‑12 – expansion of self‑storage at 1030 E. Fourth St. (APN: 398‑461‑18)
• Site Plan Review No. 2025‑02 – 85‑sq‑ft rear addition and remodel of single‑family home at 730 S. Van Ness Ave. (APN: 010‑203‑15)
• Approve minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting
• Excuse absent commissioners

CANCELED - Personnel Board - Regular Meeting

The Santa Ana Personnel Board regular meeting scheduled for July 24, 2025, was canceled. The agenda included approving minutes from the June 25 meeting and elections for Board Vice Chair and Chair.

• Canceled meeting
• Approve minutes from June 25, 2025
• Elections for Board Vice Chair and Chair

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will approve May 22 minutes and excused absences, elect its chair and vice‑chair for FY 2025‑26, and consider a recommendation to name Bristol Tolliver Park. Staff reports from the department and Public Works Agency will be presented for information.

• Approve minutes of the May 22, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve excused absences
• Elect chairperson and vice‑chairperson for FY 2025‑26
• Discuss and recommend naming Bristol Tolliver Park
• Staff reports from Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Public Works Agency

The commission approved the Consent Calendar items (minutes of May 22, 2025 and excused absences) with an 8‑0‑0‑1 vote. Commissioners elected Roberto Herrera as Chair for the 2025‑2026 term (5‑3‑0‑1) and Selica Diaz's appointment as Chair failed (3‑5‑0‑1). Zacarias Torres was re‑appointed Vice Chair (6‑2‑0‑1). The commission also recommended the name "Nuestro Park" for Bristol Tolliver Park, passing 8‑0‑0‑1.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 1 and 2, vote 8-0-0-1 (pass)
• Appointed Roberto Herrera as Chair for 2025-2026 term, vote 5-3-0-1 (pass)
• Selica Diaz appointment as Chair failed, vote 3-5-0-1 (fail)
• Re‑appointed Vice Chair Zacarias Torres for 2025-2026 term, vote 6-2-0-1 (pass)
• Recommended "Nuestro Park" as name for Bristol Tolliver Park, vote 8-0-0-1 (pass)

Community Development Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Development Commission will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2025-2026 term. The meeting also includes presentations on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update and commission responsibilities.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025-2026
• Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Presentation
• Presentation on Powers, Duties & Responsibilities by City Attorney’s Office Staff
• Approval of May 28, 2025 meeting minutes

Youth Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will approve minutes from the May 19 meeting and excuse listed absences. The primary action is the election of a Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson to serve the 2025‑26 term. Two staff reports from Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Public Works Agency will be presented for information.

• Approve minutes from the May 19, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve excused absences for listed members
• Elect a Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson for the FY 2025‑26 term
• Parks, Recreation and Community Services staff report (informational)
• Public Works Agency Park Services staff report (informational)

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar items, including the May 19 minutes and excused absences. They also elected Wyatt Malfavon as Chair and Mercy Benitez as Vice Chair for the FY 2025-26 term, each by a 5-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Consent Calendar Item 1 (May 19 minutes) – passed 5-0
• Approved Consent Calendar Item 2 (excused absences) – passed 5-0
• Elected Wyatt Malfavon as Chair for FY 2025-26 – passed 5-0
• Elected Mercy Benitez as Vice Chair for FY 2025-26 – passed 5-0

Arts and Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts and Culture Commission will consider routine items such as a presentation on powers, duties, and responsibilities, and an excused‑absence motion. Commissioners will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the FY 2025‑2026 term. The key decision is to approve the ranking list for the Sahuayo Sister City Mural project and recommend that the City Manager execute agreements with two artists. The meeting will also include discussions on the theme for the Investing in the Artist Grant Program and funding priorities for FY 2025‑2026.

• Presentation: Powers, Duties & Responsibilities (City Attorney’s Office staff)
• Consent calendar: Excused absences for commission members
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for FY 2025‑2026
• Approval of Sahuayo Sister City Mural ranking list and recommendation to hire two artists
• Work study: Discussion of theme for 2025‑2026 Investing in the Artist Grant Program

Rental Housing Board - CANCELED-LACK OF QUORUM

The regular meeting of the Rental Housing Board was canceled due to a lack of quorum. No decisions were made.

• Liberty Mobile Home Park, LP Appeal (canceled)
• Bit-O-Home, LP Appeal (canceled)

Regular City Council and Regular Adjourned and Special Housing Authority Meeting

The City Council and Housing Authority will meet to discuss various administrative agreements and legal matters. The body is considering contracts for bidding platform services and workforce resource sharing.

• Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services not to exceed $159,635
• Memorandums of Understanding with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners through June 30, 2028
• Sub-Lease Agreement and MOU amendment with County of Orange Social Services Agency through June 30, 2028
• Closed session discussions regarding litigation: City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health and Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana
• Labor negotiations with CASA, SAMA, SEIU, and SEIU-PTNCS

The council voted 4‑0 to resolve the mental‑health lawsuit with no cost to the city and 4‑0 to settle the Arch Insurance case for $340,000. It also voted unanimously (6‑0) to join an intervention in the Vasquez Perdomo v. Noem case. Later, the council approved the Consent Calendar items (5‑24, except Item 9) with a 6‑0 vote.

• Settled Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana for $340,000 (vote 4‑0, Councilmembers Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza absent)
• Entered agreement to resolve City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health at no cost (vote 4‑0, Councilmembers Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza absent)
• Joined intervention in Vasquez Perdomo v. Noem case with LA and other cities (vote unanimous 6‑0, Councilmember Lopez absent)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 5‑24 (Item 9 removed) (motion carried 6‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved excusing absent members for the City Clerk’s Office (consent calendar action)
• Approved minutes from the June 17 and July 1, 2025 regular meetings

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review several conditional use permits for a church, a banquet facility, and industrial equipment. The body will also recommend a zoning ordinance amendment regarding A-frame signs to the City Council.

• Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-02 to establish regulations for A-frame signs
• Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-15 for a church at 2938 South Daimler Street
• Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-13 for a banquet facility at 320 West Fifth Street
• Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-14 for a fuel dispenser and paint booth at 3600 South Susan Street
• Election of Planning Commission officers for the 2025-2026 term

Police Oversight Commission - Regular Meeting

The Police Oversight Commission will approve consent‑calendar items, including excused absences and the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will discuss and recommend candidates for Chair and Vice Chair. The body will review the Draft Police Oversight Commission Bylaws and hear presentations on the U‑Visa work‑study program.

• Approve consent‑calendar items: excused absences and May 8, 2025 minutes
• Nominate and elect a Chair
• Nominate and elect a Vice Chair
• Review and provide input on the Draft Police Oversight Commission Bylaws
• U‑Visa Work Study Session presentations by Sabrina Rivera and Allyssa Scheyer

Historic Resources Commission - Special Meeting

The Historic Resources Commission will consider routine consent items, including approval of June 4, 2025 minutes, excused absences, and two Historic Property Preservation Agreements for 305 East Washington Avenue and 1617 East Fourth Street. The commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a Historic Resources Commission Application (HRCA 2025‑06) and Historic Register Categorization (HRC 2025‑05) to place the property at 2429 North Poinsettia Street on the city’s historic register. Additionally, commissioners will elect a chair and vice‑chair for the 2025‑2026 term and discuss adding artists and murals to the register.

• Approve minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting
• Approve Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2025‑02 for 305 East Washington Avenue
• Approve Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2025‑05 for 1617 East Fourth Street
• Adopt resolution approving HRCA 2025‑06 and HRC 2025‑05 for 2429 North Poinsettia Street
• Elect chair and vice‑chair for the 2025‑2026 term and discuss additional artists and murals

Regular City Council and Housing Authority Meeting

The Santa Ana City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes excused absences, several commission appointments, and an amendment to increase aggregate contracts for portable toilets and site rentals by $172,500. The council will also receive a closed‑session report from the City Attorney and hold public comment periods. All items are scheduled for the regular open session following the closed session.

• Approve excused absences for City Clerk’s Office staff
• Appoint Denise Reynosо as Ward 1 representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission (term expires Dec 12 2028)
• Appoint Aylin Luis as Ward 1 representative to the Youth Commission (term expires Dec 12 2028)
• Approve aggregate contracts with Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Services of California, Inc. with a $172,500 increase for portable toilets and site rentals
• Approve other commission appointments (Arts & Culture, Youth, Senior Center) listed in the consent calendar

The council approved a series of staff‑recommended actions on the consent calendar, appointing five residents to advisory commissions and approving numerous contracts and funding agreements. Major approvals include a $3,545,568 janitorial services contract, a $920,000 inclusionary housing pre‑commitment, and $375,000 contingency funds for 10th and Flower Street improvements. All items were adopted without recorded dissent.

• Appointed Denise Reynos as Ward 1 representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission (approved)
• Appointed Aylin Luis as Ward 1 representative to the Youth Commission (approved)
• Appointed Marlene Peña‑Marin as Ward 4 representative to the Arts and Culture Commission (approved)
• Approved increase of $172,500 to portable toilet contracts, raising total aggregate to $572,500 (approved)
• Approved a pre‑commitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for conversion of nine rental units at 425 E. Wellington Ave (approved)
• Approved $375,000 contingency funds and budget amendment for 10th and Flower Street improvements (approved)
• Approved a $3,545,568 agreement with Xanadu Service System for janitorial services at park restrooms (approved)
• Authorized the City Manager to execute legal services agreements with Graves & King LLP, Jones Mayer, and a $500,000 amendment to Bobko Law APC (approved)

Personnel Board - Special Meeting

The Santa Ana Personnel Board will hold a special meeting to discuss scheduling for Case 2022-04. The agenda includes approving minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting and addressing excused absences. Public comments will be accepted via email or during the meeting.

• Approve minutes from May 28, 2025 meeting
• Discuss scheduling for Case 2022-04
• Public comments via email or Zoom
• Meeting held at Ross Annex Room 1600

The Personnel Board approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. The Board discussed scheduling for Case 2022‑04 and confirmed availability for a pre‑hearing conference on August 18, 2025, with hearings set for September 3‑4 and October 6‑9, 2025. It also announced the next regular meeting will be on July 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to conduct Vice Chair and Board Chair elections.

• Approved minutes of May 28, 2025 meeting (4‑0‑0)
• Confirmed pre‑hearing conference date: August 18, 2025
• Set hearing dates for Case 2022‑04: September 3‑4 and October 6‑9, 2025
• Scheduled next regular meeting for July 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Community Development Commission - CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM

The regular meeting of the Community Development Commission scheduled for June 25, 2025 was canceled because a quorum was not present. Consequently, no agenda items were acted on, including the consent‑calendar items to excuse absences and approve the May 28, 2025 minutes, as well as a presentation on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update. The commission’s next meeting is set for July 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber.

• Excuse Commission Member(s) absence(s) – consent calendar
• Approve regular meeting minutes of May 28, 2025 – consent calendar
• Comprehensive Zoning Code Update presentation

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a zoning amendment to regulate group homes citywide. The body will also review a density bonus agreement for a 15-unit residential project. Additionally, the commission will hold a work study session on The Village Specific Plan.

• Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 to regulate group home location, licensing, and operation
• Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-03 for a 15-unit multi-family development at 2130 East Fourth Street
• Work study session regarding The Village Specific Plan
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2025

Arts and Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts and Culture Commission will consider routine consent items, including excusing absences and approving April 17, 2025 meeting minutes. A Planning and Building Department staff presentation will update the comprehensive zoning code. The commission will vote to approve the ranking list for the Sahuayo Sister City Mural project and recommend the City Manager execute agreements with two artists. It will also approve the ranking list for the RestorArt mural restoration and conservation pilot program and discuss funding priorities for fiscal year 2025‑2026.

• Excused absences (consent calendar)
• Approval of regular meeting minutes of April 17, 2025
• Comprehensive Zoning Code Update presentation by Planning and Building Department staff
• Approval of Sahuayo Sister City Mural ranking list and recommendation to execute agreements with two artists
• Approval of RestorArt mural restoration & conservation pilot program ranking list

Rental Housing Board - Regular Meeting

The Santa Ana Rental Housing Board will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and consider appeals regarding Liberty Mobile Home Park and Bit-O-Home LP. The board will also hold a public comment period.

• Approve minutes from April 16, 2025
• Hear Liberty Mobile Home Park, LP Appeal
• Hear Bit-O-Home, LP Appeal

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing regarding two minor exceptions for a proposed office building at 1200 North Tustin Avenue. The body will consider requests to increase the maximum building height and reduce required off-street parking.

• Minor Exception No. 2025-01: Request to increase building height from 35 feet to 43 feet 9 inches at 1200 North Tustin Avenue
• Minor Exception No. 2025-02: Request to reduce required off-street parking stalls by up to 20% at 1200 North Tustin Avenue

Regular City Council Meeting

The Santa Ana City Council will hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation and labor negotiations, followed by a regular session to approve appointments, contracts, and minutes.

• Closed session to discuss pending litigation and labor negotiations
• Appointment of Marlene Peña-Marin to the Arts and Culture Commission
• Appointment of Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
• Agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc. for substance abuse coordination services ($500,000)
• Agreement with Fortress Armored Services Company for armored transport services (up to $104,973)

The City Council approved settlements for three pending lawsuits: $150,000 (6‑1), $115,000 (6‑1), and $56,500 (7‑0). Council also voted 5‑2 to discontinue a policy proposal discussed on May 20, 2025. The Consent Calendar covering items 5‑21 (except items 7‑9) was approved 7‑0, and the destruction of obsolete city records was approved 6‑1. Several service agreements were authorized, including a $500,000 substance‑abuse coordination contract and a $104,973 armored‑transport contract.

• Settled Louis Cardenas lawsuit for $150,000 (vote 6‑1)
• Settled Wendy Barajas lawsuit for $115,000 (vote 6‑1)
• Settled Anchor Stone Christian Church lawsuit for $56,500 (vote 7‑0)
• Discontinued further work on councilmember‑generated policy proposal (vote 5‑2)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 5‑21, excluding items 7‑9 (vote 7‑0)
• Approved destruction of obsolete records from multiple agencies (vote 6‑1)
• Authorized $500,000 agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc. dba City Net for substance‑abuse services
• Authorized up to $104,973 agreement with Fortress Armored Services for armored transport

Historic Resources Commission - Special Meeting

The Historic Resources Commission will hold public hearings regarding the placement of two properties into the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The body will also discuss the listing of the Emigdio Vazquez Murals.

• Historic designation and Mills Act agreement for 1001 North Olive Street
• Historic designation and Mills Act agreement for 1011 North Olive Street
• Discussion on the listing of Emigdio Vazquez Murals

Regular City Council Meeting

The Santa Ana City Council will consider several consent calendar items and three major agreements. The council will vote on a $523,915 contract with Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management system maintenance. It will also consider a $64,603 security camera agreement for the Delhi Library and a $1,040 annual rate for Santiago Park Archers' use of the archery range.

• Approve $523,915 jail management system maintenance agreement (Police Department)
• Authorize $64,603 security camera system installation at Delhi Library (Library)
• Approve $1,040 annual facility use agreement for Santiago Park Archery Range (Parks, Recreation)
• Recognize $53,513 revenue from unclaimed city funds (Finance)
• Approve FY 2024‑25 third‑quarter budget report and appropriation adjustments

The council voted 6‑0‑0‑1 to approve Consent Calendar items 4 through 22, with Councilmember Hernandez absent. It also approved the recognition of $53,513 in unclaimed revenue and adopted the 2025‑2026 Investment Policy. Several contracts were authorized, including a security camera system for the Delhi Library and a parking enforcement amendment.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 4‑22 (vote 6‑0‑0‑1, Hernandez absent)
• Approved recognition of $53,513 unclaimed revenue for the General Fund
• Adopted the 2025‑2026 City Investment Policy (Resolution 2025‑019)
• Authorized $64,603 security camera system agreement with Siemens for Delhi Library
• Authorized $2,887,743 amendment to LAZ Parking enforcement contract
• Authorized $2,101,605 elevator maintenance agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator (Amtech)
• Authorized $9,370,000 median and right‑of‑way landscaping contract with Landscape West
• Authorized $1,107,502 transit signal priority pilot agreement with Arcadis U.S.

Community Development Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Development Commission will consider two consent‑calendar items to excuse absent members and approve minutes from the March 5, 2025 special meeting. The main business is a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025‑29 Five‑Year Consolidated Plan and the FY 2025‑26 Annual Action Plan. The commission will also approve budgets for the Community Development Block Grant ($4,190,178 plus $176,300 prior‑year resources), the HOME Investment Partnerships grant ($1,159,062) and the Emergency Solutions Grant ($377,330). Additionally, the commission will authorize memorandums of understanding with city departments and the Santa Ana Police Department to implement the grant programs.

• Excuse absent Commission members (consent calendar).
• Approve minutes from the March 5, 2025 special meeting.
• Adopt FY 2025‑29 Five‑Year Consolidated Plan and FY 2025‑26 Annual Action Plan.
• Approve grant budgets: $4,190,178 CD Block Grant, $176,300 prior‑year resources, $1,159,062 HOME grant, $377,330 Emergency Solutions Grant.
• Authorize memorandums of understanding with city departments and the Santa Ana Police Department for grant‑funded services.

Personnel Board - Special Meeting

The Personnel Board will consider excused absences and approve the minutes from its March 6, 2025 meeting. It will also discuss the scheduling of Personnel Board Case 2022‑02. Additional time is set for board member and staff comments.

• Excused absences (consent calendar)
• Approve minutes of the March 6, 2025 Personnel Board meeting
• Discuss Personnel Board scheduling for Case 2022‑02
• Board member comments
• Staff member comments

The Personnel Board approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. The board agreed to postpone Case 2022‑02 and to address Case 2022‑04 first. A special meeting was scheduled for June 25 at 6:30 p.m. to hear Case 2022‑04. The board declined to request medical documentation from the appellant in Case 2022‑02.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0‑0‑2)
• Postponed Case 2022‑02 pending medical availability
• Decided to proceed with Case 2022‑04 before Case 2022‑02
• Scheduled special Personnel Board meeting for June 25 at 6:30 p.m. for Case 2022‑04
• Declined to seek medical documentation from the appellant in Case 2022‑02

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will vote to approve the minutes from the April 24, 2025 regular meeting and to approve any excused absences. Commissioners will also hear staff reports from the Parks, Recreation and Community Services department and the Public Works Agency Park Services. The meeting includes public comment and commissioner remarks before adjourning.

• Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2025
• Approve Excused Absences
• Parks, Recreation and Community Services Staff Report
• Public Works Agency Park Services Staff Report

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting and to approve excused absences. The motion passed with six votes in favor, no votes against, and two commissioners absent. No other formal actions or approvals were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0-2)
• Approved excused absences (6-0-0-2)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Santa Ana City Council will discuss closed‑session litigation matters, including a pending case involving Anchor Stone Christian Church and three drug‑den abatement actions on E. 1st Street. In the open session, council members will consider ceremonial recognitions, a consent calendar covering items such as excused absences, meeting minutes, workforce plans, and contract approvals, and will vote on two major contracts: a GASB consulting agreement up to $156,000 and a website CMS agreement up to $311,481.

• Closed‑session legal counsel conferences on Anchor Stone Christian Church case and drug‑den abatement actions at 1502, 1504, and 1519 E. 1st Street
• Appointment of Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director
• Consent calendar items 6‑14, including excused absences, May 6 minutes, workforce plans, and quarterly contract reports
• Contract with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC for GASB consulting services, not to exceed $156,000 over two years
• Agreement with ProudCity, Inc. for website CMS software and services, up to $311,481 total

The council voted to approve Consent Calendar items 6 through 24, with the motion passing 7‑0 after two members recused themselves from related items. No other formal actions were taken; the budget work‑study session was discussed but no vote was recorded.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 6‑24 (vote 7‑0)
• Closed‑session report: City Attorney stated no reportable action

Youth Commission - Regular Meeting

The Youth Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and excused absences. The body will also receive informational staff reports from the Public Works Agency Park Services and Parks, Recreation and Community Services.

• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Parks, Recreation and Community Services Staff Report
• Public Works Agency Park Services Staff Report

The Youth Commission voted to adopt the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes and to excuse the listed absences. Both items passed with five votes in favor, no votes against, no abstentions, and two members absent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from April 21, 2025 meeting (5-0-0-2)
• Approved excused absences (5-0-0-2)

Workforce Development Board - Regular Meeting

The Workforce Development Board will accept the ranking of youth provider proposals for program years 2025‑27 and recommend the City Council approve two one‑year contracts—$200,000 each with Working Wardrobes and Standup for Kids. It will also recommend renewing a $250,000 agreement with the Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center for FY 2025‑26. Additionally, the board will renew memoranda of understanding with Title I partners and the County of Orange Social Services Agency for three‑year terms and elect new officers for 2025‑26.

• Accept ranking of youth provider proposals for FY 2025‑27 (WIOA funded)
• Recommend City Council approve $200,000 contract with Working Wardrobes (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026)
• Recommend City Council approve $200,000 contract with Standup for Kids (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026)
• Recommend City Council approve $250,000 renewal with Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center for FY 2025‑26
• Renew MOUs with Title I partners and County of Orange Social Services Agency for three‑year terms ending June 30 2028

Special City Council Meeting

The special City Council meeting will open with public comments, then move to a Work Study Session on the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Budget. Council members will discuss the budget and provide direction to staff. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Budget Work Study Session – discuss and give direction to staff
• Public comment period – residents may comment on agenda items
• Call to order, roll call, and pledge of allegiance
• Adjournment of the special meeting

The Santa Ana City Council met on May 15, 2025 for a special open session. Council members conducted a work‑study session on the FY 2025‑26 budget and reviewed agenda items for the Housing Authority, Successor Agency, and Public Financing Authority. The only recorded recommendation was to discuss and provide direction to staff. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission will approve routine consent items, including the recording secretary report, April 8, 2025 minutes, excused absences, and an emergency provision for remote participation. The commission will also receive an informational update on the Street Trees Services Program. Public comments are allowed on any agenda item.

• Recording Secretary Report – notice posted on City Hall doors
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes – April 8, 2025
• Excused absences for members
• Emergency Provision approval for remote participation
• Street Trees Services Program Update – informational

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will consider three conditional use permit applications. It will deny an appeal to keep a small recycling facility at 2610 West Edinger Avenue. It will approve a modification to allow on‑premise sale of beer, wine and spirits at 601 E. Santa Ana Boulevard and a new permit for the same at 800 West Seventeenth Street. The meeting also includes routine consent items and a General Plan consistency finding for the FY 2025‑2026 Capital Improvement Program.

• Deny appeal of Land Use Certificate revocation for 2610 West Edinger Avenue (C1 zone)
• Approve Conditional Use Permit modification (Type 47 alcohol license) for 601 E. Santa Ana Blvd (SD84 zone)
• Approve Conditional Use Permit (Type 47 alcohol license) for 800 W. Seventeenth St (C1 zone)
• Adopt resolution finding FY 2025‑2026 Capital Improvement Program consistent with General Plan

Police Oversight Commission

The Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve April minutes, discuss the U-Visa certification process and Police Procedure 4130, and review draft bylaws.

• Approve minutes from April 10, 2025 meeting
• Discuss U-Visa certification and Police Procedure 4130
• Review draft Police Oversight Commission bylaws
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held at City Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss several administrative items, including the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and various vehicle purchases. The body is also reviewing a multi-year agreement for business license tax and fee software services.

• Agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates for business license tax and fee software services not to exceed $1,557,525
• Purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for nine 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Trucks not to exceed $405,093
• Purchase order to Selman Chevrolet Company for six 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EVs and one 2025 Chevrolet Traverse not to exceed $334,229
• Receipt and filing of the City of Santa Ana 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
• Closed session discussions regarding litigation in Anchor Stone Christian Church v. City of Santa Ana

The City Council voted 5‑0‑2 to move Public Hearing Item No. 21 to the June 3, 2025 meeting. Later, the council approved the consent calendar items (5‑19) with a 7‑0 vote, and approved the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report with a 6‑0‑0‑1 vote. The City Attorney reported no actionable items from the closed session.

• Postponed Public Hearing Item No. 21 to June 3, 2025 (vote 5‑0‑2)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 5‑19, excluding pulled items (vote 7‑0)
• Approved City of Santa Ana 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (vote 6‑0‑0‑1)
• No reportable action from closed session (City Attorney statement)
• Councilmember Phan recused from Agenda Items 10 and 19 (self‑recusal)
• Councilmember Penaloza recused from Agenda Item 8 (self‑recusal)
• Councilmember Lopez recused from Agenda Item 15 (Levine Act)
• Councilmember Phan recused from Agenda Item 15 (Levine Act)

WDB Youth Council Committee - Special Meeting

The Workforce Development Board Youth Council will consider awarding two one-year contracts totaling $400,000 to Working Wardrobes and Standup for Kids. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss the ranking of youth service proposals.

• Approve $200,000 contract with Working Wardrobes (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026)
• Approve $200,000 contract with Standup for Kids (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026)
• Approve minutes from February 13, 2025 meeting
• Rank youth provider proposals for Program Year 2025-27
• Renew agreement with Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center for $200,000

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting and excuse absences. The agenda includes informational presentations on the Santa Ana Public Library budget and staff reports for the library and zoo.

• Approve minutes from March 27, 2025 meeting
• Approve excused absences
• Library budget presentation
• Library staff report
• Santa Ana Zoo staff report

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission approved the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes and excused absences, with an 8‑0 vote. No other motions were taken. The meeting also included presentations on the library budget, zoo updates, athletics fields policies, and upcoming community events.

• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved excused absences (8-0)

Youth Commission - Regular Meeting

The Youth Commission will consider two consent‑calendar items: approving the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting and excusing listed absences. It will also hear informational presentations on the Santa Ana Public Library budget, the library staff report, and the Santa Ana Zoo staff report. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting
• Approve excused absences
• Santa Ana Public Library budget presentation
• Santa Ana Public Library staff report
• Santa Ana Zoo staff report

The commission voted to approve the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes and to approve the listed excused absences. Both items passed with a 4‑0‑0‑3 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4-0-0-3)
• Approved excused absences (vote 4-0-0-3)

Arts and Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts and Culture Commission will approve the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes and excuse any absent members. It will then hear presentations on the 2024‑2025 Artist Grant grantees and an update on the Graffiti Arts program. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the February 20, 2025 meeting
• Excuse absent commission members
• Investing in the Artist Grant 2024‑2025 – Grantee presentations
• Bridging the G.A.P.: Graffiti Arts Program – Update presentation

Rental Housing Board - Regular Meeting

The Rental Housing Board will consider routine consent‑calendar items. It will excuse any absent board members, approve the minutes of the March 19, 2025 regular meeting, and hold a work‑study session on mediation training presented by Groundswell. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Excuse board member(s) absence(s) – routine consent item
• Approve minutes from the regular meeting of March 19, 2025 – routine consent item
• Mediation training – work‑study session presented by Groundswell

Regular City Council Meeting

The Santa Ana City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes several routine approvals and three major IT contracts. Items include appointing a Measure X committee member, authorizing drug‑den abatement actions, and approving purchase orders for Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Advanced Personal Computing (Liquid Networx), and eSentire. The council will also receive and file an automated license‑plate recognition system and a single audit report.

• Approve $90,492 purchase order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise for server support (May 15 2025‑May 14 2028)
• Approve $110,674 purchase order to Advanced Personal Computing (Liquid Networx) for Network Access Control system
• Authorize $— agreement with eSentire for Managed Detection and Response services
• Authorize City Attorney to file drug‑den abatement actions against three properties on E. 1st St.
• Receive and file Automated License Plate Recognition System for Police Department

The council voted 7‑0 to approve a $138,000 settlement for pending litigation. It also approved the Consent Calendar items 7 through 25, except items 10, 19, 23 and 24, with a 7‑0 vote. Ruth Cossio‑Muniz was appointed as the Ward 6 representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee. A separate 7‑0 vote authorized the City Attorney to file drug‑den abatement actions against three listed properties.

• Approved $138,000 litigation settlement (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 7‑25, excluding 10, 19, 23, 24 (7‑0)
• Appointed Ruth Cossio‑Muniz as Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee Ward 6 rep (Oath administered)
• Authorized City Attorney to file drug‑den abatement actions against three properties (7‑0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider conditional use permits for alcohol sales at two businesses. The body will also hear an appeal regarding the revocation of a land use certificate for a recycling facility.

• CUP No. 2025-02: Alcohol sales (beer, wine, distilled spirits) for Ole City Market at 1623 West Seventeenth Street
• CUP Nos. 2025-05 and 2025-06: Beer and wine sales and after-hours operations until 2:00 a.m. for Little Pan at 2 East Hutton Center Drive, Unit 202
• Appeal No. 2025-01: Appeal of the revocation of Land Use Certificate No. 2003-03 for Money for Cans at 2610 West Edinger Avenue

Regular Police Oversight Commission Meeting

The Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous month and discuss the department's policy on military equipment. The commission will also hold a study session to discuss its own bylaws.

• Approve minutes from March 13, 2025 meeting
• Discuss Military Equipment and Policy No. 707
• Discuss Police Oversight Commission Bylaws
• Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items
• Excuse absent commission members

The Police Oversight Commission approved the two consent‑calendar items and excused the absent member. It adopted the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners also voted to request a draft of new commission bylaws that incorporate specific provisions from the Planning Commission and Riverside’s oversight commission. The motion passed with six votes in favor and one member absent.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2 (6‑0‑0‑1)
• Excused absence of Commissioner Castillo Laughton (6‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting (6‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved motion to request a draft of commission bylaws (6‑0‑0‑1)

Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission will adopt routine consent calendar items, including the recording secretary report, approval of March 11, 2025 minutes, excused absences, and an emergency provision for remote participation. The commission will receive an informational presentation on the proposed Capital Improvement Program for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Recording Secretary Report – notice posted on City Hall doors
• Approval of Minutes – March 11, 2025
• Excused absences for members
• Emergency Provision approval for remote participation
• Proposed Capital Improvement Program for the upcoming fiscal year (informational)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Santa Ana City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes routine items such as excused absences and approval of prior meeting minutes. It will also vote on two appropriation adjustments: one recognizing $8,080 in California State Library funds and another for Measure M2 grant funding for the Dyer Road Improvements project. The Council will receive a closed‑session report from the City Attorney before reconvening for the open session.

• Approve excused absences for City Clerk’s Office members
• Approve minutes from the March 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Appropriation adjustment to recognize $8,080 State Library funding
• Appropriation adjustment for Measure M2 grant for Dyer Road Improvements
• Appointment of Alejandra Rodriguez to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission

The council moved Public Hearing Item 22 to the May 6, 2025 meeting (vote 4‑0‑3). It approved the consent calendar items 6‑19, except items 16 and 17 (vote 7‑0). Councilmember Hernandez secured a 6‑1 vote to approve a $2,365,200 Measure M2 appropriation adjustment and amendment to the capital improvement program for the Dyer Road project. The City Attorney reported that Closed Session Item 1C was withdrawn and Items 3 and 4 were continued to the next meeting.

• Continued Public Hearing Item No. 22 to May 6 2025 (vote 4‑0‑3)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 6‑19, except 16 & 17 (vote 7‑0)
• Appointed Alejandra Rodriguez to Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission
• Approved $2,365,200 Measure M2 appropriation adjustment and CIP amendment for Dyer Road Improvements (vote 6‑1)
• Closed Session Item 1C withdrawn; Items 3 and 4 continued to next meeting

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will review budget information and staff reports. The meeting includes presentations from the City Budget Office and Brown Act training.

• City Budget Office Presentation
• Parks, Recreation and Community Services Budget informational item
• Parks and Facilities Staff Report
• Parks, Recreation and Community Services Staff Report
• Approval of February 27 and March 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission voted to approve Consent Calendar items 1 through 3, which include the February 27 and March 8 meeting minutes and excused absences. The motion passed with a 6‑0‑0‑1 vote, with Commissioner Woo absent. No other formal approvals or denials were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 1‑3 (Feb 27 minutes, Mar 8 minutes, excused absences) – vote 6-0-0-1

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will consider three resolutions to approve Site Plan Review No. 2025‑01, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2025‑01, and Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025‑01 for an 86‑unit multifamily project at 2020 East First Street in the C2 zone within the AU district of the MEMU. The project includes 80 three‑story townhomes and six four‑story duplexes, with five units designated for very low‑income households. The agenda also includes consent calendar items to approve the March 10, 2025 minutes and to excuse absent commissioners. Decisions become final unless appealed within ten days.

• Approve Site Plan Review No. 2025‑01 for 86‑unit multifamily development at 2020 East First St
• Approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2025‑01 (County Map No. 19337) for the same property
• Approve Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025‑01 granting one concession under state density‑bonus law
• Approve minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting
• Excuse absent commissioners

Workforce Development Board - Regular Meeting

The Workforce Development Board will consider several actions, including routine consent items and two major program approvals. It will authorize the Chair to sign the Local Area Subsequent Designation and Board Recertification application for 2025‑2027 and recommend the City Council allow the Mayor to sign it. It will also approve the Regional and Unified Local Workforce Plan for Program Years 2025‑2028 and recommend the Mayor be authorized to sign the submission. A Youth Council Committee report will be presented.

• Approve minutes of the January 16, 2025 meeting (Consent Calendar).
• Receive and file Employment Development Department labor market information (Consent Calendar).
• Authorize the Chair to sign the Local Area Subsequent Designation and Board Recertification application for 2025‑2027 and recommend the Mayor be authorized to sign it.
• Approve the Regional and Unified Local Workforce Plan for Program Years 2025‑2028 and authorize the Chair to sign the submission, with a recommendation for the Mayor to be authorized to sign.
• Youth Council Committee report (Committee Reports).

Rental Housing Board - Regular Meeting

The Rental Housing Board will hold a work study session featuring presentations from the City Attorney's Office. The board will discuss the petition process and Rental Housing Board regulations.

• Petition Process Power Point Presentation by City Attorney’s Office Staff
• Rental Housing Board Regulations presentation by City Attorney’s Staff
• Approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes

Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting

The City Council and Special Housing Authority will meet to discuss city business and award a construction contract for an urban greening project. The body is also considering the appropriation of over $5.8 million in state funds to address homelessness.

• Construction contract for Bristol-Tolliver Street Urban Greening Project awarded to Legion Contractors, Inc. for $3,808,800
• Appropriation of $5,878,393 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 5
• Appointment of Enrique Adame as the Ward 4 Representative to the Community Development Commission
• Closed session discussion regarding potential litigation with So Cal Edison
• Closed session performance evaluations for the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney

Youth Commission - Regular Meeting

The Youth Commission will receive a presentation from the Budget Office. The body will also review staff reports and budget information regarding Parks, Recreation and Community Services.

• Budget Office Presentation
• Parks, Recreation and Community Services Budget
• Parks and Facilities Staff Report
• Parks, Recreation and Community Services Staff Report

Police Oversight Commission - Regular Meeting

The Police Oversight Commission will receive a staff presentation regarding the Sanctuary Ordinance and Santa Ana Police Department Policy No. 413. The body will also hold a study session to discuss the commission's bylaws.

• Staff presentation on Sanctuary Ordinance and Santa Ana Police Department Policy No. 413
• Study session for Police Oversight Commission Bylaws Discussion
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 10, 2024 and February 13, 2025

Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee - Regular Meeting

The Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee will review revenue and expenditure updates. The body is also tasked with finalizing recommendations for the FY 2025-26 annual report.

• Approval of minutes from Special Meeting January 15, 2025
• Measure X Revenue Update
• Measure X Expenditure Update
• Finalization of recommendations for FY 2025-26 Annual Report

Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission will meet to review a citywide parking study. The meeting also includes routine administrative approvals for previous minutes and member absences.

• Citywide Parking Study (Informational item)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Ana Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits, including approvals for digital billboards, a medical office, and an alcohol beverage center. The commission will also adopt a resolution approving a CUP and a variance for a new 7‑Eleven, service station, and commercial building at 2745 West McFadden Avenue. Additionally, the body will vote to approve the minutes from the February 24 and March 6, 2025 meetings.

• Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2024‑15 for digital billboards exceeding 60 ft at 2800 North Main St.
• Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2025‑04 for a medical office on the sixth floor of 600 West Santa Ana Blvd, Unit 600.
• Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2025‑02 and a Public Convenience or Necessity letter for alcohol sales at 1623 West Seventeenth St (Ole City Market).
• Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2025‑03 and Variance No. 2025‑01 for a 7‑Eleven, service station, and commercial building at 2745 West McFadden Ave and 1001 South Fairview St.
• Approve minutes from the February 24, 2025 and March 6, 2025 meetings.

Special Joint Meeting of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission and Youth Commission

The joint Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission and Youth Commission will consider an informational item to receive a tour of the Santa Ana Zoo. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting includes public comment time and concludes with scheduling of the next regular meetings.

• Santa Ana Zoo Tour – recommended action: Receive

Special Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council to adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2024‑02 and Amendment Application No. 2024‑03, which modify the Transit Zoning Code (SD‑84) and update the city’s zoning map by removing Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) suffixes from certain properties. The amendments also revise industrial land‑use allowances, non‑conforming use regulations, and add an amortization process and operational standards. The Commission will adopt a resolution finding that no additional Environmental Impact Report is required under CEQA.

• Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2024‑02 to amend the Transit Zoning Code (SD‑84) regarding industrial uses, non‑conforming regulations, and operational standards
• Amendment Application No. 2024‑03 to remove M1 (light industrial) and M2 (heavy industrial) suffixes from properties in the SD‑84 district on the city zoning map
• Resolution to adopt a CEQA addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2006071100) confirming no further EIR is required

Historic Resource Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Resources Commission will consider a public hearing on Application No. 2025‑01 for the property at 2301 North Westwood Avenue. The commission is asked to adopt a resolution approving the historic register categorization and to recommend that the City Council authorize a Mills Act agreement with the owner, Kevin T. Nguyen. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar actions to approve minutes, excuse absences, and file the Certified Local Government report.

• Adopt resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2025‑01 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2025‑01
• Recommend City Council authorize a Mills Act contract with Kevin T. Nguyen for the Westwood Avenue property
• Approve minutes from the November 7, 2024 commission meeting
• Excuse absent commissioners
• Receive and file the Certified Local Government 2023‑2024 Annual Report

Personnel Board - Special Meeting

The Personnel Board will meet to discuss the scheduling of upcoming cases. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of January 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of scheduling for upcoming cases

Community Development Commission - Special Meeting

The Community Development Commission will hold a special meeting on March 5, 2025. It will adopt routine consent‑calendar items to excuse absent members and approve minutes from three prior special meetings. The commission will also consider a recommendation that the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Housing Authority 5‑Year Plan and Annual Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

• Excuse absent Commission Member(s) – consent calendar item
• Approve Special Meeting minutes from October 14, 2024
• Approve Special Meeting minutes from November 13, 2024
• Approve Special Meeting minutes from December 13, 2024
• Consider recommendation for City Council to hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Housing Authority 5‑Year Plan and Annual Plan for HUD submission

Regular City Council Meeting

The Santa Ana City Council will hold a closed session to discuss litigation and personnel matters, followed by a regular meeting to approve contracts for parking enforcement and a new truck, and to authorize additional funds for the Legacy Square Transportation Improvements Project.

• Contract Parking Enforcement Services with LAZ Parking California LLC
• Approve Additional Funds for Legacy Square Transportation Improvements Project (No. 22-9001)
• Purchase Order Contract for 2025 Ford F-750 Utility Truck
• Purchase Order Contracts for 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Truck and Ford Transit Van
• Closed session to discuss litigation with Anchor Stone Christian Church

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will meet to receive staff reports regarding the Santa Ana Public Library and the Santa Ana Zoo. The meeting also includes presentations for the Parks and Recreation Employee of the Year and Employees of the Month.

• Santa Ana Public Library Staff Report
• Santa Ana Zoo Staff Report
• Approval of January 23, 2025 meeting minutes

Community Development Commission - CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM

The Community Development Commission meeting on February 26, 2025 was canceled due to lack of quorum, so no items were formally acted upon. The agenda listed routine consent items to excuse absent members and approve prior special‑meeting minutes. A business item recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Housing Authority 5‑Year and Annual Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. No decisions were made at this canceled meeting.

• Excuse Commission Member(s) absence(s) (consent calendar)
• Approve Special Meeting minutes from October 14, 2024 (consent calendar)
• Approve Special Meeting minutes from November 13, 2024 (consent calendar)
• Approve Special Meeting minutes from December 13, 2024 (consent calendar)
• Recommend City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Housing Authority 5‑Year and Annual Plan

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider recommending that the City Council adopt amendments to the Transit Zoning Code (Specific Development No. 84). These changes address industrial land uses, nonconformities, and operating standards. The proposal includes removing industrial uses from the permitted uses table and updating the City's Zoning Map.

• Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2024-02 to modify authorized land uses and permit types in the SD-84 district
• Amendment Application (AA) No. 2024-03 to remove Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) suffixes from certain properties
• Proposed new amortization process and operational standards for businesses within the zoning district
• Adoption of an Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report

Arts and Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts and Culture Commission will approve routine items such as excused absences and the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. It will then select muralists for the Sahuayo Sister City mural. Finally, the commission will discuss the proposed location and design of a rainbow crosswalk in downtown Santa Ana.

• Excused absences – recommend excusing absent commission members
• Approve regular meeting minutes of January 16, 2025
• Selection of muralists for the Sahuayo Sister City mural
• Discussion on the proposed location and design for a rainbow crosswalk in downtown Santa Ana

Rental Housing Board - Regular Meeting

The Rental Housing Board will hold a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss the board's powers, duties, and bylaws in a work-study session. The meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2025, at 4:30 PM in the City Council Chamber.

• Approval of August 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Rental Housing Board powers, duties, and responsibilities
• Discussion of Rental Housing Board bylaws

Regular City Council Meeting

The council will consider a series of consent items, including approvals for contracts and agreements. The most significant is a purchase order for cartridge and chlorine filters up to $3 million. Other items include a digital forensic software license, copper tubing contracts, and engineering service agreements.

• Approve purchase order for cartridge and chlorine filters up to $3,000,000 (Fil‑Trek Corp., Pure Process Filtration, Vytal Filtration Technologies‑West)
• Authorize $57,110 digital forensic annual license subscription with Magnet Forensics, LLC
• Award up to $100,000 for copper tubing contracts to Action Plumbing Supply, Famcon Pipe & Supply, and Ferguson Enterprises
• Approve $173,346 architectural design services agreement with IDS Group for downtown parking improvements
• Approve $2,000,000 on‑call engineering services agreements with multiple engineering firms

WDB Youth Council Committee - Regular Meeting

The Workforce Development Board Youth Council Committee will meet to approve minutes from December 2024 and recommend releasing a Request for Proposals to select youth service providers for the 2025 through 2027 program years.

• Approve December 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommend release of RFP for youth services 2025-2027
• Program operator reports from YSPN and Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center

Police Oversight Commission

The Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss commission topics for 2025. Staff will present comments, and commissioners will provide their comments. No specific resolutions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Study Session – Discussion of Commission Topics for 2025 Meetings
• Staff Comments
• Commission Comments

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Ana Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting and excuse any absent commissioners. The commission will also consider an update to Transit Zoning Code/Specific Development No. 84 during a work‑study session. Public comments are scheduled before these items.

• Approve minutes from January 27, 2025
• Excuse absent commissioners
• Transit Zoning Code/Specific Development No. 84 update

Youth Commission - Special Meeting

The Santa Ana Youth Commission will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting and excuse any listed absences. It will receive and discuss a proposal for a Youth's Recognition Program and additional proposals to expand educational opportunities for local youth. Informational reports from the Santa Ana Public Library and the Santa Ana Zoo will be received and filed.

• Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 18, 2024
• Approve Excused Absences
• Receive and discuss Proposal for a Youth's Recognition Program
• Receive and discuss Proposals to bring more Educational Opportunities to the Youth of Santa Ana
• Receive and file Santa Ana Public Library Staff Report

Regular City Council Meeting

The Santa Ana City Council will consider a consent calendar covering routine items such as excused absences and approval of minutes. It will re‑appoint members to several boards and commissions and appoint a tenant representative to the Rental Housing Board. The Council will vote on an amendment to the lobbyist registration agreement that raises compensation by $25,584, not to exceed $120,584. Finally, the Council will approve a California Environmental Quality Act determination for the Fairview Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue.

• Consent Calendar items: excused absences and approval of January 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Re‑appointment of board and commission members, including Arts & Culture, Historic Resources, Parks & Recreation, Planning, Police Oversight, and Youth commissions
• Appointment of Tracy La as tenant representative to the Rental Housing Board (term expires 2027)
• Amendment to lobbyist registration agreement with NetFile, increasing compensation by $25,584 to a maximum of $120,584 and extending the contract to July 31, 2027
• CEQA Environmental Determination for the Fairview Street Improvements Project (17th Street to Trask Avenue, Project No. 23‑6701) as a categorical exemption

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review a request for a new Wendy's to operate its drive-through after hours. The body will also consider modifications to an adult day care center's capacity and parking requirements.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-01 for after-hours drive-through operations at 2600 South Bristol Street
• Modification of Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-19 to increase adult day care participants from 40 to 199 at 1800 North Bush Street
• Modification of Variance No. 2019-02 to reduce required parking at 1800 North Bush Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 9, 2024

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will consider three consent calendar items: approving the minutes from the December 5, 2024 regular meeting, approving excused absences, and receiving staff reports from the zoo and library. Two informational items will be received and filed: the Parks and Facilities staff report and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services staff report. The meeting will conclude with commissioner and executive director comments and adjournment.

• Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 2024
• Approve Excused Absences
• Receive and File Santa Ana Zoo Staff Report
• Receive and File Library Staff Report
• Receive and File Parks and Facilities Staff Report

Personnel Board - Special Meeting

The Santa Ana Personnel Board will meet to approve minutes from October 2024 and elect a Vice Chair. The meeting includes a closed session regarding a public employee discipline case.

• Elections for Board Vice Chair
• Approve minutes of October 17, 2024 meeting
• Closed session on public employee discipline (Case No. 2022-01)
• Public comments via email or Zoom
• Meeting held at City Hall Conference Room 511

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on Minor Exception No. 2024‑04 submitted by property owner Benjamin Norouzi. The applicant seeks to waive the underground‑utility requirement and allow an overhead electrical drop to power a new detached accessory dwelling unit. The agenda recommends adopting a resolution denying the exception. The decision will be final unless appealed within ten days.

• Minor Exception No. 2024‑04 request to waive underground utility requirement for new structures
• Proposed overhead electrical drop to serve a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
• Environmental Review No. 2024‑112 Notice of Exemption filed, indicating the project is not subject to CEQA
• Recommended action: adopt a resolution denying the Minor Exception
• Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 10, 2025

Regular City Council and Special Successor Agency Meeting

The council will consider a consent calendar covering items 6 through 32, waiving reading of resolutions and ordinances. Items include excusing absences, approving minutes, re‑appointing board members, authorizing record destruction, and receiving audited financial reports. The council will also hear public comments and receive a closed‑session report from the City Attorney.

• Item 6: Excuse absent council members (City Clerk’s Office)
• Item 7: Approve minutes from Dec 10 2024 special meeting and Dec 17 2024 regular meeting
• Item 8: Re‑appoint board and commission members nominated by Councilmember Lopez
• Item 9: Approve destruction of obsolete records from Human Resources and Police Departments
• Item 10: Receive and file FY 2023‑24 audited financial statements and related audit reports

Workforce Development Board - Regular Meeting

The Workforce Development Board will vote on several actions, including ratifying the WORK Center’s certification as a Comprehensive America’s Job Center of California and approving revisions to its bylaws. It will also approve the continuation of Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services with the City of Santa Ana as the designated provider, and authorize the Chair and the Mayor to sign the required state applications. Additional items include excusing absent members, approving July 2024 meeting minutes, and receiving labor market information.

• Ratify certification of the WORK Center as a Comprehensive America’s Job Center of California
• Approve revisions to the Workforce Development Board bylaws and forward to City Council
• Approve continuation of Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services, designating the City of Santa Ana as provider
• Authorize the Board Chair to sign the Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services provider application to the California Workforce Development Board
• Recommend City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the state application under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Arts and Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts and Culture Commission will take routine consent items to excuse absences and approve the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes. It will then discuss the proposed location for a rainbow crosswalk in downtown Santa Ana. Finally, the commission will review the process and panel overview for the Sahuayo Sister City mural.

• Excused absences (routine consent item)
• Approve minutes of the November 21, 2024 meeting (routine consent item)
• Discussion on the proposed location for a rainbow crosswalk in downtown Santa Ana
• Sahuayo Sister City mural – process and review panel overview

Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee - Special Meeting

The Santa Ana Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee will hear reports on the agreed‑upon procedures, sales‑tax funding, police services, and the latest revenue and expenditure figures for Measure X. Members will also welcome a new committee member and approve the September 11, 2024 meeting minutes. No formal actions are listed beyond discussion of these updates.

• Measure X Agreed Upon Procedures Report
• Measure X Sales Tax Update
• Police Services Measure X Presentation
• Measure X Revenue Update
• Measure X Expenditure Update